Registration - Organization

First West Credit Union / Launi Skinner, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Organization name: First West Credit Union
Senior Officer Name: Launi Skinner, Chief Executive Officer
Initial registration start date: 2014-10-31
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 2105-1455

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 23

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 3

Version 34 of 34 (2025-03-07 to present)

Registration versions:

Version 34 of 34 (2025-03-07 to present)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will any of the lobbyists listed within this registration arrange a meeting between a public office holder and any other individual for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed below:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Advocacy regarding changes to current and proposed regulatory consultations and proposed policies and procedures. Advocacy pertaining to broadening credit union competitiveness.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade, Emergency Preparedness, Environment, Financial Institutions, Housing, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Industry, Regional Development, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
Competitiveness of the Credit Union and financial services sector through inclusion of the sector in a sector plan.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Financial Institutions, Housing, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Regional Development, Small Business
Discussions regarding matters related to First West’s continuance as a federal credit union.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Financial Institutions
First West is undertaking advocacy related to housing affordability and supply for British Columbians.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Housing
Seeking changes to the capital framework for BC credit unions from the BC Financial Services Authority (BC FSA).	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Financial Institutions, Housing, Regional Development
With the financial sector review of the Canada Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) taking place, First West is advocating to remove interprovincial trade barriers, to improve regulatory alignment, and enhance the mobility of financial services across the country.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade, Financial Institutions, Internal Trade

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

BC Financial Services Authority
Finance
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Launi Skinner, Chief Executive Officer

Organization Contact Information

First West Credit Union

Address:
200 - 19933 88th Ave
Langley, BC V2Y 4K5
Canada

Telephone number: 604-501-4260

Description of Activities

First West Credit Union (First West) is a financial co-operative that offers personal and business banking services. First West also provides wealth management, and subordinated debt and mezzanine financing services.

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Promised	Value Promised	Date Given	Value Given
No Records

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of the organization that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

No government funding was requested or received within the preceding 12 months.

Coalition Members Information

First West Credit Union is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

FWCU Capital Corp.
- 200 - 19933 88th Ave
  Langley, BC V2Y 4K5
  Canada
FW Wealth Management Ltd.
- 200 - 19933 88th Ave
  Langley, BC V2Y 4K5
  Canada

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of First West Credit Union are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyists Details

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

Ronald Dau
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Shawn Neumann
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Launi Skinner
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

First West Credit Union

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
First West Credit Union	2014-10-31	current

First West Credit Union

Senior Officer History
Senior Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

Launi Skinner, Chief Executive Officer (Organization)

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Designated Filers are required to submit a Lobbying Activity Report for each lobbying activity with a senior public officer holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the designated filer) will appear on all in-house Lobbying Activity Reports, whether or not he/she participated in the activity.

Note: Lobbying Activity Reports are due on the 15^th day of each month for lobbying activities that took place in the previous month.

Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-23 of 23

First West Credit Union
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, Premier | Office of the Premier
- Brenda Bailey, Minister of Finance | Finance
- Jim Rutkowski, Chief of Staff | Office of the Premier
- Kelly Sather, Chief of Staff | Finance
- Tyler Norman, Chief of Staff | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-03-10
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Launi Skinner
Posted date: 2025-03-18
Lobbying Activity number: 1455-40730 View Lobbying Activity Report
First West Credit Union
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, Premier | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-03-07
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Launi Skinner
Posted date: 2025-03-18
Lobbying Activity number: 1455-40729 View Lobbying Activity Report
First West Credit Union
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Peter Milobar, MLA for Kamloops Centre | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-12-03
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Launi Skinner
Posted date: 2025-01-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1455-38176 View Lobbying Activity Report
First West Credit Union
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Azim Jiwani, Chief of Staff | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-04
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Launi Skinner, Ronald Dau
Posted date: 2024-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1455-35524 (amended from 1455-35511) View Lobbying Activity Report
First West Credit Union
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Heather Wood, Deputy Minister | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-02-13
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Launi Skinner
Posted date: 2024-03-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1455-33007 View Lobbying Activity Report
First West Credit Union
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Heather Wood, Deputy Minister | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-01-29
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Launi Skinner
Posted date: 2024-02-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1455-32235 View Lobbying Activity Report
First West Credit Union
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Heather Wood, Deputy Minister | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-01-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Launi Skinner, Shawn Neumann
Posted date: 2024-02-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1455-32087 View Lobbying Activity Report
First West Credit Union
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Heather Wood, Deputy Minister | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-01-22
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ronald Dau
Posted date: 2024-02-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1455-32085 View Lobbying Activity Report
First West Credit Union
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Megan Dykeman, MLA for Langley East | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-10-07
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ronald Dau
Posted date: 2022-10-14
Lobbying Activity number: 1455-21435 View Lobbying Activity Report
First West Credit Union
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Sara Goldvine, Vice-President of Communications and Public Affairs | British Columbia Housing Management Commission
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-10-05
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Alicia Peters
Posted date: 2022-10-14
Lobbying Activity number: 1455-21414 View Lobbying Activity Report
First West Credit Union
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Adrian Dix, Minister of Health | Health
- Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer | Health
- Penny Ballem, Executive Lead, Immunization Program | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-09
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Launi Skinner, Liz Bailey-Connor
Posted date: 2021-05-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1455-8104 View Lobbying Activity Report
First West Credit Union
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Selina Robinson, Minister of Finance | Finance
- Liam Lawson, Senior Ministerial Advisor | Finance
- Heather Wood, Assistant Deputy Minister | Finance
- Renee Mounteney, Assistant Deputy Minister | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-02-22
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ronald Dau
Posted date: 2021-03-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1455-6940 View Lobbying Activity Report
First West Credit Union
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Andrew Mercier, MLA | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Jennifer Loftus, Constituency Assistant | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-02-02
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: David Lanphear, Ronald Dau
Posted date: 2021-03-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1455-7177 (amended from 1455-6414) View Lobbying Activity Report
First West Credit Union
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Peta Wales, VP, Sector Liason | BC Financial Services Authority
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-01-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Vazzaz
Posted date: 2021-02-11
Lobbying Activity number: 1455-5898 View Lobbying Activity Report
First West Credit Union
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Andrew Mercier, MLA | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-01-20
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: David Lanphear, Ronald Dau
Posted date: 2021-02-16
Lobbying Activity number: 1455-6408 View Lobbying Activity Report
First West Credit Union
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Peta Wales, VP, Sector Liaison | BC Financial Services Authority
- Chris Elgar, Deputy Superintendent of Financial Institutions, Prudential Supervision | BC Financial Services Authority
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-01-18
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Catherine Vazzaz
Posted date: 2021-02-11
Lobbying Activity number: 1455-5896 View Lobbying Activity Report
First West Credit Union
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Peta Wales, VP, Sector Liaison | BC Financial Services Authority
- Chris Carter, VP, Deputy Registrar of Mortgage Brokers and Deputy Superintendent FI Market Conduct | BC Financial Services Authority
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-01-11
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Arsen Vaganyan, Evan Jamieson
Posted date: 2021-02-11
Lobbying Activity number: 1455-5900 (amended from 1455-5893) View Lobbying Activity Report
First West Credit Union
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Blair Morrison, Chief Executive Officer | BC Financial Services Authority
- Chris Elgar, Deputy Superintendent of Financial Institutions, Prudential Supervision | BC Financial Services Authority
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-08-04
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Shawn Neumann
Posted date: 2020-09-10
Lobbying Activity number: 1455-2100 View Lobbying Activity Report
First West Credit Union
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Chris Elgar, Deputy Superintendent of Financial Institutions, Prudential Supervision | BC Financial Services Authority
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-07-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Thomas Webster
Posted date: 2020-08-31
Lobbying Activity number: 1455-1859 View Lobbying Activity Report
First West Credit Union
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Chris Elgar, Deputy Superintendent of Financial Institutions, Prudential Supervision | BC Financial Services Authority
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-07-06
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Thomas Webster
Posted date: 2020-08-31
Lobbying Activity number: 1455-1858 View Lobbying Activity Report
First West Credit Union
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Blair Morrison, Chief Executive Officer | BC Financial Services Authority
- Chris Elgar, Deputy Superintendent of Financial Institutions, Prudential Supervision | BC Financial Services Authority
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-06-02
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Shawn Neumann
Posted date: 2020-08-14
Lobbying Activity number: 1455-1688 View Lobbying Activity Report
First West Credit Union
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Carole James, Minister of Finance | Finance
- Tara Richards, Assistant Deputy Minister | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-05-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Launi Skinner, Ronald Dau
Posted date: 2020-08-14
Lobbying Activity number: 1455-1685 View Lobbying Activity Report
First West Credit Union
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Blair Morrison, Chief Executive Officer | BC Financial Services Authority
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-05-19
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Shawn Neumann
Posted date: 2020-08-14
Lobbying Activity number: 1455-1689 View Lobbying Activity Report

Launi Skinner, Chief Executive Officer (Organization)

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Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-23 of 23

First West Credit Union
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, Premier | Office of the Premier
- Brenda Bailey, Minister of Finance | Finance
- Jim Rutkowski, Chief of Staff | Office of the Premier
- Kelly Sather, Chief of Staff | Finance
- Tyler Norman, Chief of Staff | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-03-10
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Launi Skinner
Posted date: 2025-03-18
Lobbying Activity number: 1455-40730 View Lobbying Activity Report
First West Credit Union
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, Premier | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-03-07
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Launi Skinner
Posted date: 2025-03-18
Lobbying Activity number: 1455-40729 View Lobbying Activity Report
First West Credit Union
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Peter Milobar, MLA for Kamloops Centre | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-12-03
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Launi Skinner
Posted date: 2025-01-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1455-38176 View Lobbying Activity Report

Date Modified:: 2025-01-27

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Registration - Organization

First West Credit Union / Launi Skinner, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 34 of 34 (2025-03-07 to present)

Version 34 of 34 (2025-03-07 to present)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Organization Contact Information

Description of Activities

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Coalition Members Information

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests